Influence of active component cooling on process speed and joint strength during continuous induction joining of glass fiber reinforced polyamide 6 and steel

摘要

Induction welding of metals and thermoplastic fiber reinforced polymer composites is a promising technology for the joining of hybrid components. It uses the possibility to induce eddy currents into a metal in order to melt the polymer of the adjacent composite. By applying pressure onto both parts, for example with a consolidation roller, the polymer adheres to the metal and a bond is generated.